Books About Birds

Guide to Birds of the Salton Sea by Barbara W. Massey and Richard Zembal

This volume is the first full-length book to focus attention on the Sea's unique natural wonders and importance while providing a wealth of useful information for birders and naturalists. more...

A Guide to Southern Arizona Bird Nests & Eggs, by Pinau Merlin


Southern Arizona is one of the premier birding locations in the United States. This book gives birders, naturalists and visitors to the region information on desert nests in this world-renowned birding hot-spot. Each entry includes Nest Shape and Material, Habitat and Location, Eggs, Possible Builder, Natural History, Diet and Feeding, and Similar Nests. more...

The Secret Lives of Hummingbirds, by David Wentworth Lazaroff

The Secret Lives of Hummingbirds takes the reader into the high-energy world of North America's smallest bird. There is a sense of mystery that surrounds hummingbirds. more...

Hummingbirds of the West, by Pinau Merlin

Small enough to fit easily in a pocket, purse, daypack, or glove box, Hummingbirds of the West is perfect for anyone wishing to quickly identify those avian jewels of the Western skies. Hummingbirds of the West couldn't be easier to use: observe your hummer, then compare it with the color photos in the guide. more...

Soaring Birds of the West by Pinau Merlin

Majestic, powerful, Elegant. Hawks, eagles and other soaring birds inspire awe and capture our imaginations as they float effortlessly above us. Learning to identify raptors is a fascinating, fun and engaging activity. This new pocket guide makes it easy! more...